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Peanut butter whiskey balls

Easy, no-bake peanut butter whiskey balls are the perfect make ahead holiday treat for grownups.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30 pieces
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces peanut butter sandwich cookies like Nutter Butters
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter whiskey
  • 2 tbsp. honey
  • 2 tbsp. creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • *See note for cinnamon sugar coating

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, process peanut butter cookies and peanuts (or pecans) until finely ground. Set aside. (You may have to do this batches if you have a smaller food processor)
  • In a large bowl, sift together powdered sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  • Stir peanut butter, honey and peanut butter whiskey into the powdered sugar mixture until completely incorporated.
  • Add cookie and nut mixture, then stir until it is uniform. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon (see note!). Whisk to combine and set aside.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, portion whiskey balls and roll with your hands to smooth and shape. Toss in cinnamon sugar, a few at a time, to completely coat.
  • Set on baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow sugar to adhere.

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Notes

Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

Combine 1/4 cup granulated and 1 tbsp. ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Toss whiskey balls in sugar, a few at a time, to full coat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1whiskey ball | Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 58mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g